Downtown Toronto, Financial District
Fairmont Royal York
A 1929 railway hotel facing Union Station, carved wood ceilings and crystal chandeliers in the lobby, and a Ballroom restored to its 1929 decor.
Ideal if
"You want railway era grandeur, a restored 1929 ballroom under its original painted ceiling, and an indoor venue that holds up in any weather."
Shooting here with me
Pre-wedding sessions from $351.25 → Wedding photography from $1,401.25 →
The Essentials
What to know before the shoot.
- 01
Walking
Low
Indoor hotel with elevators between the lobby, mezzanine ballrooms and guest floors. No outdoor venue space on site.
- 02
Permits
Private hotel
so no City of Toronto photography permit applies. Photography access is arranged through the hotel weddings team as part of a booking, and is not open to the public. Confirm with your Wedding Manager which spaces your booking includes.
- 03
Parking
Valet at the hotel east entrance is the only parking on site
Fairmont lists $75 overnight and a $75 daytime maximum, plus a $15 oversized premium, and quotes weddings a separate event rate through the Wedding Manager. Self park garages on Wellington Street are nearby.
- 04
Travel
Downtown
- 05
Season
Year-round
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Fairmont Royal York.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Fairmont Royal York?
Private hotel, so no City of Toronto photography permit applies. Photography access is arranged through the hotel weddings team as part of a booking, and is not open to the public. Confirm with your Wedding Manager which spaces your booking includes.
Where do we park at Fairmont Royal York?
Valet at the hotel east entrance is the only parking on site. Fairmont lists $75 overnight and a $75 daytime maximum, plus a $15 oversized premium, and quotes weddings a separate event rate through the Wedding Manager. Self park garages on Wellington Street are nearby.
How much walking is involved at Fairmont Royal York?
Walking is low. Indoor hotel with elevators between the lobby, mezzanine ballrooms and guest floors. No outdoor venue space on site.
When is the best time of year for photos at Fairmont Royal York?
Fairmont Royal York photographs well year-round.
How far is Fairmont Royal York from downtown Toronto?
Fairmont Royal York is in downtown Toronto.
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Let's shoot at Fairmont Royal York.
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